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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-08-26
MARYLAND REPUBLICANS,
TIE STATE DEMOCRACY TREATED
TOA DlSAGRe FABLE SURPRISE.
The Straight Republican Ticket Endorsed
by the Independent Democrats-Iowa
Republicans wild Over a lIison and
Blaine--The Ticket Nominated.

BALTIMORE. Aug. 94-The State rcpub-
can convention which met at noon. was
tie l9r.esr and most enthusiastic for
many years. Lewis II. McCOnas presided.
The platform declares reform inci,il SER
vice should be thorough, rad cu and com
pete, demands co-OperatioN o" the lee.isIa.
tive with the executive Il trtrent and
that Congress - legi-lpte In dtness ne
ascertained by proper prdcic competition
admit to public service: that the teuure of
office ne secure during good behavior
that the power of removal for cause shall
accompany the power of appointment .
that the principles thus declared with ref
erence to the national government shall
be applied i'll full force to the government
o. Maryland and the city of Baltimore .
that the president of the United States bv
his action in regard to the federal appoint
mentS IN this State has given conclusive
evidence his professions of civil service
reform are hollow and deltlslve his failure
I" cal federal ofliceholders to ac-
count Tor open and shameless disregard
OF his own orders is a confession of insin-
cerlty or proof that his will is controlled
ny the stronger will of the senior senator
from Maryland. The platform also de-
clares 1t the imperative duty of Congress
TO pass the Blair educational bill or some
equivalent.
The nominations were. For governor.
Walter Is. Brooks of Baltimore; comp.
troller, X. B. Dixon of Talbot county at
torney-general, Francis Gilbert of Mont
goinery county. After the business John
n. Cowen. a prominent lawyer and leader
oil the reform movement in the democratic
party. was introduced, and in a strong
speech he pledged to the republican ticket
the full support of the independent demo
Gratis. He arraigned the regular demo-
Gratis for gross frauds in the late primary
elections, and said the decent democrats
SICK and tired of being deluded by
promises of reform within the party. had
finally concluded to try and get it from
their old enemies the republicans. The
reform movement has gained considera BILE
strength and the endorsement of the
straight republican ticket caused not a
little excitement
The Iowa Republicans Meet
DEs MONIES, Ia, Aug. 24.-The repub-
llcan State convention met this morning
Every reference to Blaine was roundly ap-
pIauded. The nominations were; For
governor, William Larrabee; lieutenant
governor, Lieut.. Gov. Hull; supreme
judge, 5. Robinson superintendent of
DuDllc in struptior JIapr,, - III,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-08-26
Com missiOner's Notice.
ESTATE OF WILLIAM CHAMBERLIN,

The undersigned, having been appointed by
the Honorable Probate Court tor the district
of Grand Isle, commissioners, TO receive, eX-
anime and adjust ali claims and demands of
all persons against the estate of William Cham
berlin, late OF Grand Isle in said district, de-
in offset thereto, do hereby give notice that
we VIII meet tor the purposes aforesaid, at
the dwelling house of William Chamberhn, on
M, until 3 O'Clock p. m, of said day, and that
SIX months from the 9TH day of July, a. D.,
1887, is the time limited by said Court for said
creditors TO present their claims to us for eN-
animation and allowance.
Dated at Grand Isle this 93d day of July,
A. ID. 1857.
NJ, o. KINNEY,
FIR. GRIoWOLD, Commissioners.
CHAS. L. TOBIAS,
W
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-08-26

LONDON, Aug. 24.-The City of Mon
treals missing boat was picked up with
the ID survivors on board safe and well.
The rescue was made by German vessel.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-08-26

The tlme taken on the nine others was
down to hour IL minutes 10 seconds.
Tine mile and a half novice race was won
by the > uanita of Brooklyn. r. NJ. Sin
clair; time 27Ol.
There were % starters in the trial race
for places in the American trophy contest.
four and halt miles. unlimited ballast,
apG resulted AS follows.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-08-26

The veterans concede that the Barneys
have developed the best style of racing
canoe.
The afternoon races were postponed on
account of rain The two padding races
dhis morning, Tandem won by Legs of To-
ronto in the dawn" Andrews of Ro-
chester won the padding upset race as
tor several years past.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-08-26

I-Ne trophy THIS afternoon was won by
the Netus, r. w. Gibson, Mohican, Oh
Am, 12sec. The course was seven and a
half miles. The trophy is a piece of sill
yer plate won by Gibson at Grindstone
sand in 1886.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-08-26

Bow AND ARROW POINT, Aug. "a
Owing to the rough weather inside of the
point where the parade was to have taken
place last night the programme was but
partially carried out. The illuminated
parade came off this evening and the illu-
limitations were beautiful in the extreme,
presenting spectacle, the like of which
was never seen on Lake Champlain be-
lore. The steamer Maquam brought a
,ar"@ excursion party from Pittsburgh.
~ mbination race this morning, pad
d. md sailing alternately three miles,
Was Won by the Hornet, f. f. Andrews,
Rochester, in / h. . IN. 30 sec.
AS made up by the score of the general
averages on sailing, padding and both
sailing and padding one race each the
irst i've men entitled to prizes in the rec,
opl nf 1897 a follnUs.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-08-26

Bow AND ARROW POINT, Lake Cham
plain, Aug %. The morning opened for
the sailing with stiff breeze from the
northwest. The first event at $50 was the
three-mlle triangle outside classes, A and
3, sail limited to 10 square feet ballast
unlimited, resulting:
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-08-26

AT noon the sailing canoes formed in
Two lines about 200 feet apart and the
padding canoes in third line at the
rear. Nearly 100 were in line the whole
Heet passed in review before the COM
modore and secretary. The first event of
the afternoon was a padding race, classes
two and three, one mile with turn rec
ord event. The entries and results were
az fQllOws.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-08-26

caone claimed foul on Evangeline at
che start, In the tandem raco the score
was us follows:
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-02-26
The American Forsstr Congress.

WAsurNeroN, Feb. 2O-The American
Forestry Congress has addressed memo
rial to the National Legislature praying:
That the timber land still in possession Of
. the General Government, mostly situated
on the Western mountains, be Immediate
ly withdrawn from sale or other disposal.
That these timber lands be either committed
in trust to such of the State governments as
have provided in satisfactory manner for
the protection Of the same and for their con-
servative management and perpetuity in
forest, or else be retained by the general
Government and efficiently protected and
managed. That national department Of
forests be instituted for the protection and
management of such forest lands as are
retained by the general Government, and
for the purpose of assisting, advising
and co operating with local author
tiles and individuals in the prosecution
and extension of systematic forestry.
That in connection with such Depart
ment Of Forests system Of extensive for
est-planting be established on the military
reservations of the treeless plains for the
purpose of directly assisting and en-
couraging, by example and plant material,
the tree-planters of the plains, and indi-
rectly i,enefiting the agricultural interests
OF thes lands.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-02-26
Comes 10 Life pur,uo Funeral Services,

K1NzuA. PA, Feb. 17.-Eddie Goose, aged
sixteen years, was found lying apparently
dead on the top of an oil tank near this
village on Sunday. A number of physi-
clans were summoned, who agreed that
life was extinct, and that death had re-
suited from inhalation of the poisonous
gases arising from fresh crude OIL The
boy was coffined and prepared for burial
at the home of his parents near Corydon,
Pa, and services were in progress yester-
day afternoon, when signs of life were
shown in the supposed corpse. He was re-
moved from the coffin, medical aid again
summoned, and this morning the lad gives
every hope for his recovery.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-02-26
FAIRLY sHR1EK1Na.
Canada Flooded with American Cold
Sensational Charges Made by Sir John
Macdonald's Organ.

Canada Flooded with American Cold
Sensational Charges Made by Sir John
Macdonald's Organ.
TORONTO, ONT, Feb. 17.-The charges
against the Reform party OF Canada Of re-
ceiving thousands of dollars from Ameri-
cans to buy up the country and defeat Sir
John Macdonald's Government Is repeated
here by the Standard, Sir Johns organ.
The substance Of the charges made Is as
follows: That the sum Of s150,000 was
received from the iron men In Pittsburgh,
Pa, by the Toronto financial agents Of the
Reform party over ten days ago; that
more money from the same place for the
same purpose Is now on its way to Toronto; !;
that the American money sent to Montreal
to defeat Sir John had fallen into the hands
of Con servativcs; that Nova Scotia Is be-
ing flooded with American money for the
same purpose, and that $4,000 had been
subscribed to the Reform campaign fund
to defeat the Conservative Government
and destroy the National policy by Disston
& Sons, sawmakers, of Philadelphia, a firm
which once nearly controlled the Canadian
trade in their class of goods. The Standard
says to Canadians: You have
not only to face the rapacious horde
of reformers, Rielites, repealers, seces.
sionists, annexationists and rebels at home,
but you have to contend against the gold
of Michigan lumbermen, of Pennsylvania
iron men, of New York and Massachusetts,
cotton men and Of New England fisher
men. Sir John Macdonald arrived here
yesterday afternoon from Ottawa. He
denies having instigated the publishers
of the STANDARD to publish the scandal.
He says he has no personal knowledge of
the truth Of the report. He supposes the
facts were obtained in the ordinary way
of gathering campaign news. Sir
John said: "Look at the American
press generally. They say they wish my
Government was at an end. They say IL the
Reform party comes in we will have a
satisfactory settlement Of the fishery
question. In other words, they believe
they know that our sacred treaty rights
guaranteed by England, bought from
the United States for price will be salts
fed and handed over to them. The Mali
says the Liberals have large sums OF
money at their disposal, which have been
subscribed for corrupt purposes by per-
sons who will profit by Reform victory.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-02-26

INDIANAPOLIS, IND, Feb. 1s-A few days
since committee from the House OF Rep
resentatives, q majority Of which Is COM
posed Of Republicans, went to Jefferson
Vile prison and commenced searching
inquiry. The revelations made up to yes-
terday caused one member OF the COM
mittee to express the belief that Warden
Howard would be dismissed as soon as
possible after the report Of the COM
mittee had been read and acted upon,
but no one was prepared for the startling
disclosures made to-day. When the SEN
ate committee made their investigation
they demanded that the money belonging
to the State be shown them, and after
some demurring Howard sent to bank
and q, 600 was brought to the committee,
the members Of which were informed that
1t was the States money. The House COM
mittee, to-day, discovered that OF this -, 600
not one dollar belonged either to the State
or to the warden. Seven thousand dollars
Of the money was borrowed from friends
for the occasion, and $4,000 Of it was GER
tificate Of deposit which Howard obtained
from time convict named Saunders on
promise to secure him q pardon Deputy
Auditor of State Coons has been investi-
eating Howard's books, and finds that his
accounts are short for large sum-how
much can not yet be stated, but the amount
will, it is thought, range between 100000
and $4,000 The steward and the
directors of the prison are impli-
Gated and the State will be un-
able to recover any of the money
for the reason that the directors enter
tanned a very high opinion Of Howard's
honesty, and allowed him to act as war
den without giving bonds. Tonight How
ard is under surveillance by detectives,
and some of his friends are also keeping
watch on him, fearing that he may commit
suicide. He is a brother Of Congressman
Jonas g. Howard, and has been warden
of the Southern Penitentiary since 1875.
An examination of the ''convict cash
book" shows to be due the prisoners on in
dividual accounts about $500. OF this
um not one cent can be found, the warden
having made way with it. The "over-time
account" is in like condition, and no less
than 5000 has been stolen from the pris-
oners on this account,
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-02-26
Russians Think war Inevitable.

ST. PETERSBURG, Feb. 1s-It is semi
officially stated that in Russian Gov
ernment circles the conviction is gain
ing ground that war between France and
Germany is inevitable In addition it is said
that, as fresh defeat Of France might
involve disastrous results to Russia, the
Czar's Government will, in the event Of
war, preserve entire liberty Of action. 1t
will not support France as an ally, but may,
by firm, reserved attitude, prevent Ger
many from sending the whole Of her army
west of the Rhine, and, even If France
should be defeated, attenuate as much as
possible the effects of the disaster. For
these reasons, it is declared, Russia will
await the outcome Of the different phases
of the Bulgarian crisis with the greatest
calmness, and act in such way as to avoid
being involved with Austria or England
at the moment when France and Germany
commence hostilities.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-02-26
Recruiting Their Ranks.

VIENNA, Feb. 16.-Questions asked the
Government in the Reichsrath, yesterday,
in relation TO the proposed credit for mill
tary purposes, ELECTED the information
that Hungary would only enroll in the
Landsturm such men as had military train
ing or were likely to make good soldiers.
Numerous exemptions would be made. In
Austria the enrolment of men under the
age of forty-two years would be almost
universal. Ex-officers up to the age OF
sixty years would also be enrolled. Men
who are only fitted for ambulance or Office
work will not be exempted. It is semi
officially stated that an Austro-Hungarian
trcaty,.to continue ten years, will be ar
ranged and will go into operation in 1883.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-02-26

PITTspuRaH, Feb. 18.-The limited ex-
press on the Panhandle road was dashing
along its course at very high rate Of
speed at two o'clock this morning when
tho porter on the st. Louis sleeping-car
was suddenly startled by the crash Of
glass. He hurried forward to the first sec
tion, from whence the noise seemed to have
come, and which was occupied by young
man en- route to Washington, d. g. The
porter hastily pulled aside the curtains
when he was Mortified by the sight that
met his gaze. The glass Of large
double window had been broken
and the pieces were scattered around the
section. A mans head arms and shoul-
ders had disappeared through the broken
window, while his legs and feet still re-
mained within the car. The speed of the
train was so great that the cars swayed
from side to side, and each moment there
was danger Of the man slipping through
the window and being hurled to the
ground. Instantly the porter realized
the danger Of the young man, and, grab
bing him by the feet, finally succeeded in
getting him back into the berth. By this
time the conductor, who had been called by
the porter, and several Of the passengers
had hurried to the berth to learn what had
caused the excitement The young man
seemed dazed at first, as though he were
but partially awake, but gradually he
realized his situation and shuddered as he
learned what narrow escape from death
he had. He arose and dressed himself.
He then walked back to the rear
of the car and told the porter that ho
would never forget what had been done for
him, as his life had been saved by his time
ly arrival. He said that his name was G. f..
King, and that he was en- route to Wash
ington, ID. c. He was returning from an ex-
tended trip in tho West, where he had gone
for his health. Yesterday afternoon he had
eaten unusually heartily while travelling in
the buffet car. After he had retired to his
berth for the night he fell into a restless
sleep and finally had an attack of the
nightmare. He dreamed that the sleeping
car was on fire. The rumbling noise OF the
moving train gave him the impression that
the passengers were hurrying to and fro
trying to escape from the car. While still
asleep it is supposed that he made dash
toward the window and tried to plunge
through head first.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-02-26
A PERAMBULATING SALOON.
Startling ana Novel Discovery by Atlanta
Policemen.

ATLANTA, Ca, Feb. 16.-For several
mornings negro named Thomas Gay has
been noticed calling around at houses and
private rooms, having upon his arm large
hamper basket. An officer stopped him
yesterday and examined his basket Within
the basket were two large bottles of whisky,
four wine glasses, bowl of sugar, bottle
of bitters and teaspoons. There were also
tin bucket Of water and towel. In the
bottom of the basket was q wooden frame
with holes, in which the bottles, glasses,
sugar bowl, 'ete., were fitted. The outfit
was complete and the liquor sold by the
saloonist was of the best Gays house
was examined and fifty kegs of whisky
were found therein. The negro's outfit
was complete in every respect, and he was
probably making quite handsome rev.
enue.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-02-26
Our Horses Goina 10 EnaIand.

PITTSBURGH, Pa, Feb. 1.-THE Chronicle
Telegraph publishes lengthy article, this
afternoon, in which it is stated that two
months ago number of Englishmen came
over to this country, who have since been
circulating through Pennsylvania, Ohio,
Illinois and Kentucky, engaged in the pur-
chase Of horses. These men are believed
to be secret agents sent out by the English
Government to secure horses for use in the
event Of war. The particular points neces-
sary in the selection Of horses was that
they should be large and perfectly sound
and able to Withstand unusual hardship.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-02-26

MAJOR w. W. ARMSTRONG has been ap-
pointed postmaster at Cleveland.
THE saloonists of New London are get
ting fund to resist local option.
JAMES GRADY fell under freight train at
Youngstown, amputating both legs. He
will probably die.
w. B. RUEDEBUsH, Of New Bremen, ho-
tel porter, hanged himself.
WHILE cutting timber Charles Camp
bell, q well-known farmer of Fowler,
Trumbull County, was almost instantly
killed by falling limb.
THE gas well at Niles, after lively flow
of twelve hours, ceased flowing, and drill
ers are at work sinking hole eight hun
dred feet deep.
ADAM YosT, living southwest of Massil-
lon, was knocked down on the highway
the other night by two men and robbed OF
all his money, and left lying unconscious
until four o'clock next morning.
SOLOMON BAUGHMAN was suffocated in
his burning home at Dalton. His wife was
rescued in an unconscious condition, but
may recover.
TRAIN on the Dayton and Michigan
road, going at twenty-five miles an hour,
knocked man of the track tt Lima with
out seriously injuring him.
AT Cleveland the jury in the case against
Alfred Smith for the murder Of Jennie
Wilson, returned verdict of murder in
the second degree.
AT Millersburg the two DeWitts ard
Tom Mariatta, charged with the Stone-
brook robbery, have been indicted and
Simmons and Oliver released, while Reis-
niger has been held as witness.
MRS. JERRY BRADY, o demented mother
of Morgan Township, Butler County, cut
CHASTITY wound in her throat, but at last
accounts was still alive.
A STREET railway company has been or
ganized at Findlay.
GOVERNOR FORAKER issued pardon to
Herbert Damsel, Belmont County con-
vict, convicted of rape at the April term
Of court, 1885, and sentenced to four years.
The Governor says in regard to his pardon:
'yrhe facts that have come to light and been
established since this prisoner was con-
victed, show that the crime was commit
ted only technically, II at ALL" Every man
| in Barnesville, with the exception of three,
has signed the petition for pardon, and the
reason indicated.
THE police commissioners of Cincinnati
will prosecute owners Of property used as
gambling quarters.
A STRIKE was on ut the Junction Iron
Works, Mingo, on the 18th inst, and the
strikers We're In fix because of their
being members both of the Knights OF
Labor and the Amalgamated Association.
The Newark saloons will hereafter be
closed at 10 p. m, in accordance with de.
cree Of the city council.
WILLIAM RILEY, an old and esteemed
citizen of Marion, while walking on the
track was struck and instantly killed by
the New York, Pennsylvania and Ohio cast
bound express. His bead was split open.
Deceased was eighty-three years old and
deaf.
The gas fever has struck Upper San.
] dusky and the town is to be bonded for
$4,000 to bore with.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-02-26
How They Do II in Russia.

LONDON, Feb. H.-An Odessa dispatch
says the recent riot at the Demidof Spin
ming mills was occasioned by the discharge
Of twenty-five hundred women and chill
dren, in accordance with new law. Chief
Orion and his assistant, Sakharoff, were
murdered by the mob, and other OFF,
Gals had narrow escapes. The offices
at the mills were completely wrecked, and
the entire plant, including machinery, was
demolished. The outbreak was fomented
by Socialists.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-02-26
Shower o1 Mud.

LINCOLN, NEB., Feb 1s.-A strange phe.
nomenon occurred in this section yester-
day afternoon, the country being treated
to q veritable shower of mud. The mud
came down in small particles and gave
every thing the appearance Of having been
splashed by teams crossing the streets. A
strong wind storm prevailed 200 miles
west of here yesterday, and the theory is
that the dust raised by this storm tloated
over this section and was finally precipi-
tated by becoming saturated. A light
shower prevailed at the time.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-02-26
LARGEST in Our History,

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 1.-THE American
Iron and Steel Association has received
complete statistics of the production of
open hearth steel in the United States in
1885, The report issued yesterday says: !:
"Our production in 1886 was 245,6O6 net
tons, or 219,291 gross tons-an increase Of
96,225 net tons, or GA per cent. upon the
production in 1885, which was 149,3S1 net
tons. The production of 1886 was much
the largest in our history,n
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-02-26
Mannina's Successor.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17.-The President, it
is said, has asked Smith M. Weed, of New
York, to be Secretary of the Treasury.
This is stated with such definiteness and
on such authority that it seems worthy Of
belief. Mr.. Weeds intentions are not yet
known, and it is not at all certain that he
will accept. To take the Cabinet position
would be to withdraw from q law practice
worth by dollar measurement three or four
times as much.